One of Suzuken's corporate philosophy, 'By creating new value, we contribute to the improvement of health on Earth and to healthier and better lives for all people.' indicates our philosophy and desire to contribute to every aspect of people's health as well as the Earth's health.

Suzuken has for many years promoted the use of ice storage air conditioning systems and the introduction of light cars and hybrid cars, all aimed at reducing emissions of CO2. To systematize and develop these efforts further, in March 2003, Suzuken constructed an Environmental Management System. This system considers the reduction of the burden that corporate activities exert on the environment as much as possible and puts measures into practice based on these considerations. In March 2004, the company acquired ISO14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental management systems, at the head office. Suzuken is currently expanding the application of its Environmental Management System not only at the head office building but also at the Konan Distribution Center and Toda Distribution Center.

[Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems]
A photovoltaic power generation panel with a maximum power output of 10kw (enough for 250, 40w fluorescent lights) has been installed on the roof of the Hanshin Distribution Center

Suzuken is promoting energy-saving activities aimed at curbing CO2 emissions as an effort for the prevention of global warming.

1.Green Offices
As energy-saving activities within its places of business, Suzuken is taking measures such as turning off lights during lunch breaks, thorough implementation of putting PCs on standby mode, and efficient use of cooling and heating systems.
In addition, Suzuken is making efforts in areas of its business places and distribution centers to introduce energy-saving facilities and equipment, such as photovoltaic power generation, photo-responsive lighting, and ice storage air conditioning systems.

2.Green Sales/ Green Distribution
As efforts made at times of sales and deliveries, Suzuken has switched its sales cars to hybrid cars and light cars, and is making efforts to reduce the volume of gasoline the company uses. As of the end of fiscal 2007, about 70% of the switchover had been completed. In addition, Suzuken is striving to strictly enforce eco-driving during sales and deliveries.

3.Green IT
As IT-related energy-saving activities, Suzuken is making efforts to switch to and introduce low-energy type IT devices (PCs, servers, etc).

Based on the idea that using limited resources effectively will lead to a reduction of the burden placed on the environment, the company is undertaking the measures described below:

1.Reduce Action (Reductions of waste products, etc.)
Suzuken is promoting activities such as strict enforcement of double-sided copying and the use of electronic documents aimed at efficient use of paper resources.

2.Recycle Action (Recycling)
Suzuken is promoting the separation of waste products through thorough posting of waste product separation charts and is also implementing green procurement thoroughly.